This April 12, the world spotlights a mix of seasoned performers and rising talents. Among them is veteran actor Ed O’Neill, who turns 80; he once lent his voice to an octopus in the animated film “Finding Dory. ” The day also marks 79 for legendary talk‑show host David Letterman, a Ball State Unive
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who had ruled Hungary for 16 years, lost his seat after a surprise victory by the pro‑European Union party led by Peter Magyar. The result came as many Hungarians voted in record numbers for change, preferring a centre‑right group that supports EU membership. Orban ha
Delaware is about to get a sudden taste of summer with temperatures climbing to near 90 degrees next week. While mid-April usually brings mild spring weather, the region is bracing for a sharp warm-up that could feel more like late May. Forecasters say this isn't typical for the season, raising ques
This weekend brings a special event where creativity meets learning for free. The festival known for blending science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) opens its doors again. Kids don’t just watch—they jump right into building, experimenting, and discovering. Local groups team up to s
A company called Bitwise just took another step toward launching a new kind of exchange-traded fund. This fund would let people invest in Hyperliquid, a blockchain that handles crypto futures trading. Bitwise updated its plan with the U. S. government to show the fund will use the ticker symbol $BHY
Seattle’s crime problem is growing fast. The city now ranks fourth worst among big U. S. cities for crime rates, with theft, break-ins, and violence happening far too often. Many locals feel the city’s leaders are more focused on fights with federal agencies than fixing the real issues in their neig
In a packed lecture hall at the University of Michigan, energy crackled as students rattled desks and chanted. Among them stood someone from a different generation, observing the scene in silence. The crowd wasn’t there for a typical political speech. Instead, a Senate candidate teamed up with a lou
The idea that someone would need a professional to help them through childbirth might seem odd to some, but for many Black mothers, it’s a necessity. A doula isn’t just an extra pair of hands—it’s someone who understands the cultural and systemic challenges these women face. One doula, who stepped i
Every year, a quiet Chicago neighborhood transforms into a lively hub for yarn lovers. Over 2, 000 people gather at YarnCon, a free weekend event that started in 2007 as a small market for local crafters. Today, it draws sellers from Illinois and beyond, offering everything from hand-dyed threads to
Utah’s colleges are finding creative ways to help students enter high-demand healthcare jobs faster. A new deal between Utah Valley University and Rocky Mountain University brings this idea to life. Top students at UVU can now finish both their bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in physical therapy i
